⁸ in the future there ^(A)is reserved for me ^(B)the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on ^(C)that day; and not only to me, but also to ^(D)all who have loved His ^(E)appearing.

^12 (A)Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has ^[a]been approved, he will receive ^(B)the crown of life which the Lord ^(C)has promised to those who ^(D)love Him.

⁴ And when the Chief ^(A)Shepherd appears, you will receive the ^(B)unfading ^[a](C)crown of glory.

¹⁰ Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you will be ^(A)tested, and you will have tribulation ^(B)for ten days. ^[a]Be ^(C)faithful until death, and I will give you ^(D)the crown of life.

^11 (A)I am coming quickly; ^(B)hold firmly to what you have, so that no one will take your ^(C)crown.